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Which savings account should I choose for putting £50, £100 or £200 away each month?

Earning interest helps your money grow, but it’s consistency which will build your savings

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Will interest rates rise after surge in oil prices over Iran-US war?

Inflation concerns could see the BoE pause their recent rate cuts - or head the other direction

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Bank of England holds interest rate – but close vote shows inflation risk has eased

The Monetary Policy Committee vote turned out to be much closer than anticipated, with a 5-4 result paving the way for future cuts

The Independent UK · Feb 5

People receiving full new state pension on course for £12,548 from April

Inflation figures released on Wednesday suggest that wages, which have increased by 4.8%, will be used to calculate next year’s state pension rise.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

What's the average UK house price? May's market data shows resilience

Although broader economic challenges—such as uncertainties around US tariffs and businesses passing higher employment costs on to consumers—persist, the UK housing market experienced a slight boost in May.

Euronews · Jun 2, 2025

UK wage growth cools ahead of national insurance hike for businesses

UK wages lagged as businesses dealt with increasing cost pressures and growing economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

Euronews · May 13, 2025

UK savers told to ‘move fast’ ahead of expected interest rate change

Savings rates are ‘firmly in retreat mode’ says one expert

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

Why everyone should open an ISA, according to financial experts

Finance experts to explain what exactly ISAs are and who could benefit

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

House prices fell in April - here’s why, and what might happen next in the property market

Interest rates will likely be cut next month in a boost to mortgage payers

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Interest rates fall to 4.5 per cent – will your mortgage get cheaper?

The base rate is down 25 basis points and some lenders have already priced in the cut

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025